Mediterranean Rigatoni Salad Recipe
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Mediterranean Rigatoni Salad
4 oz uncooked rigatoni, (pasta tubes with ridges
DRESSING
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
SALAD
1 15 oz can garbanzo beans or chick peas, drained-rinsed
1 2 1/4 oz. ca sliced ripe olives, drained
3 green onions, sliced
2 small tomatoes, seeded,coarsley chopped
1 medium cucumber, seeded, coarsely chopped
1 10 oz. pkg Italian blend mixed salad greens
2 oz crumbled feta cheese
1. Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain;rinse
with cold water to cool. 2. Meanwhile,in a jar with tight fitting
lid,combine all dressing ingredients;shake well. 3. In large bowl,combine
garbanzo beans,olives,onions,tomatoes,and cucumber;mix gently. Add
cooked rigatoni. Pour dressing over salad;mix gently. If desired cover
and refrigerate until serving time. 4. To serve,arrange salad greens on
serving platter or individual salad plates. Spoon salad over salad
greens;sprinkle with cheese. 12 (1-cup) servings. |
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